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Sun Safety: What You Need to Know About Sunscreen and Swimming
Jun 2024

Sun Safety: What You Need to Know About Sunscreen and Swimming

There’s no such thing as waterproof sunscreen. In 2011, the FDA ruled that sunscreen companies were not allowed to label products as “waterpr...

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Eating before and after swimming
Jun 2024

Eating before and after swimming                                                        

Many of us grew up with the myth that eating before swimming will cause cramps. Today, we know that is not necessarily true. The important th...

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A day at the waterslide can burn off calories
Jun 2024

A day at the waterslide can burn off calories                              

Waterparks are not just for kids. Adults spending a fun day swimming and climbing and even sliding down a waterslide also result in some seri...

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​  Predicting cancer risks based on national health data
Jun 2024

​ Predicting cancer risks based on national health data    

Scientists from the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) and the European Bioinformatics Institute EMBL-EBI, Hinxton, UK, are using the Danish he...

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Summer Activities to Support Your Mental Health
Jun 2024

Summer Activities to Support Your Mental Health                        

Summer is a great time to be active and get outside. There are many summer activities that you can do to support your mental health and pract...

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National Smile Day
May 2024

National Smile Day                                                                                    

On May 31st, National Smile Day encourages everyone to wear their best smile! The first recorded smile on record took place on 126 B.C. Okay,...

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How to use natural mosquito repellents
May 2024

How to use natural mosquito repellents                                            

Ready to give natural mosquito repellents a try? Essential oils are the key. Some of the most popular are citronella, lemon, and eucalyptus o...

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​  Uncommonly good grilled vegetables
May 2024

​ Uncommonly good grilled vegetables                                          

The most-popular grilling vegetables (squash, eggplant, peppers, onions, corn) are popular for good reason — but there are a few you might not ha...

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​  Stay active and cool with these summer fitness tips
May 2024

​ Stay active and cool with these summer fitness tips        

We’ve got some suggestions that will infuse some summer fitness fun into your routine and keep you cool to boot. • Jump in the water Swimming ...

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​  Rockabilly Bop
May 2024

​ Rockabilly Bop                                                                                  

June 2 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Calling all you cool cats! Hop on over to the Rockabilly Bop at the Coliseum June 2, 10:00AM-3:00PM. There will be lo...

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Researchers discover new pathway to cancer cell suicide
May 2024

Researchers discover new pathway to cancer cell suicide          

Chemotherapy kills cancer cells. But the way these cells die appears to be different than previously understood. Researchers from the...

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Ultimate Frisbee Tournament
May 2024

Ultimate Frisbee Tournament                                                                  

Join OutLoud Sports for Ultimate Frisbee on Sunday, May 26 from 10am-5pm at Westside Community Park: 7400 High Ridge Dr. El Paso, TX 79912. T...

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Is It Time for a Mental Health Checkup?
May 2024

Is It Time for a Mental Health Checkup?                                          

Many of us go to the doctor to get regular checkups our body, but what about our minds? If you have any of these symptoms for more than a few...

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Brother's Day
May 2024

Brother's Day                                                                                              

Brother’s Day on May 24th honors the male siblings in our lives. Whether we have one or many, they hold a special place in our hearts. Even f...

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The benefits of bee pollen
May 2024

The benefits of bee pollen                                                                    

Bee pollen is available at many health food stores. You may find bee pollen in other natural dietary supplements, as well as in skin softenin...

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​  The big three versus more frequent small meals
May 2024

​ The big three versus more frequent small meals                  

Research studies have found that increasing meal frequency beyond three meals per day has little-to-no effect on appetite, while eating fewer tha...

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​  Working out doesn’t have to be a big deal
May 2024

​ Working out doesn’t have to be a big deal                        

Known as the ‘micro workout’, this is one of the latest fitness trends to incorporate a holistic workout that embraces: Strength training, flexib...

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Melanoma in darker skin tones
May 2024

Melanoma in darker skin tones                                                              

Melanoma, an aggressive form of skin cancer that accounts for 75% of all skin-cancer-related deaths, is often detected later in people with d...

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​  As the heat increases, so may your temper
May 2024

​ As the heat increases, so may your temper                            

High heat and changing weather can affect everyone’s mood to an extent. But some people have a higher risk of mental health symptoms associat...

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Brick Fest Live
May 2024

Brick Fest Live                                                                                          

Kids and kids at heart can enjoy a day of exploring and building with plastic bricks at Brick Fest Live, May 19, 2024, 10:00 AM, at the El Pa...

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National Endangered Species Day
May 2024

National Endangered Species Day                                                        

On the third Friday in May, we celebrate National Endangered Species Day and offer an opportunity to learn about the importance of protecting...

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Tomatoes can keep your skin rosy
May 2024

Tomatoes can keep your skin rosy                                                        

Research has consistently supported the benefits of tomatoes for sun protection. For example, a study in the British Journal of Dermatology t...

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 Foods High in Vitamin A for skin health
May 2024

Foods High in Vitamin A for skin health                                        

Recent studies suggest that increasing your intake of foods with Vitamin A can help keep your skin healthy and may even help avoid severe sun...

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Don’t get burned exercising outdoors
May 2024

Don’t get burned exercising outdoors                                            

Outdoor workouts offer many health benefits, but exposure to excessive sun rays could be harmful to your skin. Working out in direct sunlight...

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​  Higher vitamin A intake linked to lower skin cancer risk
May 2024

​ Higher vitamin A intake linked to lower skin cancer risk

People whose diets included high levels of vitamin A had a 17 percent reduction in risk for getting the second-most-common type of skin cancer, a...

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Health Benefits of Human-Animal Interactions
May 2024

Health Benefits of Human-Animal Interactions                                

Nothing compares to the joy of coming home to a loyal companion. The unconditional love of a pet can do more than keep you company. Pets may ...

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​  Make mom a Breakfast Martini
May 2024

​ Make mom a Breakfast Martini                                                      

If you are looking to bring a smile to Mom’s face first thing Mother’s Day morning, this Breakfast Martini might just be the ticket. Here’s h...

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​  National Dog Mom's Day
May 2024

​ National Dog Mom's Day                                                                  

The second Saturday in May is National Dog Mom's Day which celebrates all the dog mommas! National Dog Mom's Day recognizes the bond wome...

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Pumpkin for doggie vomiting, diarrhea
May 2024

Pumpkin for doggie vomiting, diarrhea                                              

Pumpkin is a great alternative to rice for treating dog diarrhea, and it's more beneficial due to its high fiber content. It contains 7 grams...

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Include your dog in your dinner plans
May 2024

Include your dog in your dinner plans                                              

It’s fun to do something different for our pets occasionally, and they certainly appreciate it, too. Here are a few different foods and meals...

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